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Toronto Raptors (Picks 59)

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Needs: Wing Players

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All that the Toronto Raptors need to do this offseason is to try and convince Kawhi Leonard that his future is in Canada. However, that's easier said than done.

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The Raptors brought Kawhi to Toronto along with Danny Green in a trade that sent DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and their 2019 first-round pick the other way. They also traded for Marc Gasol in what was initially viewed as an extremely risky deal.

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However, the trio combined spectacularly to lead the Raptors to their first-ever Championship in franchise history.

It is clear though that the Raptors' trades have jeopardized their future. Leonard has remained non-commital as regards his future, but if he decides to stay, it should be enough to keep them competitive.

The Raptors have just one late second-round pick - #59 - in the draft which might not be worth much.

They do need a wing player and a guard though. Realistic targets for the Raptors in the draft would include Croatian power forward Luka Samanic, Kansas forward Dedric Lawson, Tulsa guard Daquan Jeffries and Florida State forward Terence Davis.

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